Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry.

Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

6/25/2023
Trader Joe’s to build massive distribution center in California
Trader Joe’s is expanding its distribution network in the Golden State, where it operates nearly 200 stores.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2023
Nike exec headed to Papa John’s C-suite
Papa John’s International has found its new finance chief.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2023
Claire’s taps Children’s Place exec as chief merchant
Claire's Holdings has tapped an experienced retailer to head merchandising.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2023
Walmart expands HIV-focused specialty pharmacy concept
Walmart is upping its commitment to delivering custom care for people with HIV.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2023
First Look: Raising Cane's kicks off NYC expansion with Times Square flagship
A fast-growing, Louisiana-based chain has its sights set on the Big Apple.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2023
Spirit Halloween in hiring blitz for ‘record’ number of locations
It’s only the end of June, but October 31 is already creeping up at the nation’s largest Halloween retailer.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2023
Firehouse Subs plots international store expansion
Firehouse Subs has opened its first location outside North America — with more to come.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2023
Overstock.com acquires Bed Bath & Beyond's intellectual assets
Bed Bath & Beyond will live to see another day.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2023
Victoria’s Secret has made two leadership appointments
Victoria’s Secret & Co. has made two leadership appointments, with one being a homecoming for a former company executive.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2023
Check out Madewell’s updated store model
Madewell has revamped its store experience.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2023
First Look: Fast-growing DTC sneaker brand Kizik opens first store — here’s where
A digitally native, “hands-free” sneaker brand has made its brick-and-mortar debut — with more to come.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2023
Study: Quarter of online adults shop digitally on daily basis
Daily shopping online has skyrocketed by 380% in the last six years.

Marianne Wilson